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"I've altered the deal. Pray I don't alter it again." [View all]
Says those in Tehran holding way more cards than Donnie, and using their best Darth Vader imitation. The MOU was "fun" while it lasted.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/18/iran-announces-plans-to-bring-in-maritime-fees-for-strait-of-hormuz
Iran has announced plans to introduce a system of maritime fees in the strait of Hormuz in two months, after the 60-day period of negotiation that has been triggered by the signing of the memorandum of understanding.
Tehran, claiming a historic victory over the US, said the strait was under its control and a European plan for a naval mission to escort ships though the strait would not be welcome.
Tehran, claiming a historic victory over the US, said the strait was under its control and a European plan for a naval mission to escort ships though the strait would not be welcome.
snip......MOI signing seems to be off. JD doesn't know what to do with himself.
The cancellation of the formal ceremony means the chief mediator, Pakistan’s prime minister, Shehbaz Sharif, will now not travel to Switzerland, a blow to Pakistan that would have welcomed a moment in the global limelight.
The US vice-president, JD Vance, said he still intended to travel to Switzerland but admitted he did not know what would happen.
The US vice-president, JD Vance, said he still intended to travel to Switzerland but admitted he did not know what would happen.
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